Fabulous custom-order Verdura long sautoir necklace, Milan, circa 1980–1990, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with a rich textured finish and strung with 58 cultured Tahitian black pearls. Accented with 60 flush-set round brilliant vivid red rubies totaling approx. 4.20 ctw and 84 European rose-cut diamonds in inlaid flush settings totaling approx. 0.84 ctw (G/H color, SI clarity). Designed to wear as a single long strand or doubled, and finished with a rope-shaped clasp and hinged snap lock (52 x 15 x 8mm). Weight 185.40 grams; length 40 in (101.6cm). Signed “©VERDURA .750”. Very good conditions. All our diamonds and colored gemstones are naturally earth-mined. Any synthetic (lab-grown) stones will be clearly indicated in the description. Upon Request, Auction House may provide an appraisal. This will carry an additional cost. Appraisals are made by our in house GIA certified Gemologist.